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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.68, 1,550.96 and 601.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.68, 1,550.96 and 601.52 is: 900.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.68 : 1,550.96 = 601.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.68/1,550.96 = 601.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.68x = 1,550.96 × 601.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.68x = 932,933.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,933.46/1,035.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.79

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